How NASA Plans to Melt the Moon—and Build on Mars

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How NASA Plans to Melt the Moon—and Build on Mars

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May 25, 2023

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Scientists are testing ways to construct buildings on Mars and the moon without hauling materials from Earth. One possible solution: 3D printed melted regolith. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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How NASA Plans to Melt the Moon—and Build on Mars

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